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How to get fromChapman University to Santa Monica Pierby train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chapman University to Santa Monica Pier by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Orange to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2h 9m
    $12–15

  2. Train, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Orange to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    3h 1m
    $9–13

  3. Drive 45 mi

    1. Drive from Chapman University to Santa Monica Piercar car 45 mi
    50 min
    $9–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chapman University to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 45 mi
    50 min
    $160–200

  5. Train, line 33 bus via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    4h 16m
    $14–27

Chapman University to Santa Monica Pier by foot, train, subway, and tram

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Chapman University, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chapman University to Santa Monica Pier. However, you can walk to Orange, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station, then walk to Santa Monica Pier. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chapman University to Broadway / Ocean via Orange, L.A. Union Station, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 3h 1m.

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